
The Defeat of Smallpox
History Daily
The Pioneering Path of Variolation in Smallpox Prevention
This chapter delves into the historical practice of variolation against smallpox, highlighting Lady Mary's efforts to protect her son after her own encounter with the disease. It chronicles her introduction to Turkish methods and the subsequent ripple effect on medical practices in England, including innovative trials among condemned prisoners.
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